Right now she’s in spin and damage control.
I’m not watching the Olympics, but if she’s not up to competing for personal reasons, I think she is being reasonable. It’s not often that somebody is willing to give up a possible gold medal to stay mentally healthy. It’s commendable, imo.
Exactly right....
Going forward, I want to pay attention to those athletes who want to be there and represent their country proudly.
The teenage girl from Alaska, Lydia Jacoby that won a gold in the 100m breaststroke, it was a huge upset and she was the first person from Alaska to win a gold in any swimming event....
Her home town in Seward had a watch party and went crazy as she same from behind and won...
At the medal ceremony her parents were on the screen, standing with hand over heart a tear or two coming down, that is a good story....not someone struggling mentally with being the best in the world....
LOSER
Yes. she Lebron’d and left her team behind for self interest.
Clay Travis blasted her on Outkick for quitting on her team. He can’t believe some people are calling her a hero for quitting.